CRN Security News

Palo Alto Networks is adding to its security platform with the launch of a new Application Framework and Global Protect cloud services, the company announced Tuesday at its Ignite 2017 event in Vancouver.

CRN takes a look back through the long line of events – both good and bad – that helped shape the company Symantec is today, and might provide some insight into where the security vendor is heading next.

Optiv Security has added former Symantec exec Anirban Chakravartti, former SecureWorks CISO Doug Steelman, and former D&H CISO Michael Lines as it focuses on key business areas, including managed services and risk and compliance.

Cybereason has launched its first partner program and named Gregg Henebry its channel chief, part of a push by the company to invest more in the channel as it looks to take on the endpoint security market.

CRN takes a look back through the long line of events – both good and bad – that helped shape the company McAfee is today, and might provide some insight into where the security vendor is heading next.

Legacy security giants Symantec and McAfee are undergoing drastic business changes to better compete in a complex security market littered with hot startups. And for solution providers with the chops to establish themselves as next-generation security providers, the crowded marketplace provides endless opportunities.

Netskope said the funding - which will go towards its product, expanding into web security, and the channel - also comes with a commitment to remaining a standalone CASB vendor, unlike much of its competition.

RapidScale co-founder and CEO Randy Jeter shared how the cloud service provider is attracting stronger talent and benefiting partners by paying more attention to its workplace, amenities and company culture.